Wheel chocks – If you like camping and are traveling with a camper, folding caravan or roof tent, you should definitely think about wheel chocks in addition to the essential equipment.
These prevent your vehicle from rolling away and can be particularly useful on uneven ground at the campsite to keep it properly aligned.
To make sure you don’t roll out of bed at night or your plates slip off the table, you should definitely take suitable wedges with you so that you can enjoy a carefree and carefree time on the campsite.
Find out everything you need to know here.
Camping Ratgeber:
Drive-on wedges for motorhomes, caravans or tent trailers
So if you’re going camping, wheel chocks are important companions that should definitely be on your packing list.
There’s nothing worse than arriving at the campsite in the evening and then realizing in bed that the car is askew.
An uneven position of your van is not only disadvantageous when sleeping, but also when sitting together and cooking.
You can prevent this directly by taking wheel chocks with you at the start of your trip and simply positioning them directly under the tires of your car when parking.
Advantages of wheel chocks:
- Level out uneven surfaces
- Prevent the trolley from rolling away
- Uniform leveling
- Easy to use
- Easy to store and transport
Are you a camping beginner? Read all about the basics of packing lists, routes, costs, tips etc. here: Camping beginners.
Application, tips and additional wheel chocks
Before you use your wheel chocks, you should make sure that your car is standing on as level a surface as possible.
In the end, the wedges should only be used for fine adjustments and to compensate for slight misalignments.
Next, you should use a spirit level to set up the wedges accordingly so that you only have to drive up slowly.
Make sure you do not drive over them.
In the best case scenario, someone will navigate you while driving to achieve the perfect alignment and position.
Especially if your vehicle is very crooked or on a slope, for example, we recommend using wheel chocks as an additional leveling aid.
To completely stabilize your tires and prevent them from rolling, you can place the corresponding wheel chocks on the end of the tires after you have positioned your vehicle on the wheel chocks.
How to use your wheel chocks correctly:
- Park on as level a surface as possible
- Using a spirit level
- Position the wedges in the appropriate place
- Drive up slowly and let it navigate
- Use additional wheel chocks if necessary
Video!
Aligning and supporting the caravan
If you would like to take a closer look at the whole thing and are looking for tips on how to park your car optimally, especially on uneven ground, then take a look at this video to get some guidance for your next camping vacation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eLuGRjlcYXY
Different variants and models in the test
Of course, there are numerous different models of wheel chocks, which differ in size, shape and load capacity.
Depending on whether you are traveling with a motorhome or caravan, you should find out in advance which wedges are best suited to you and your camping vacation.
Ideally, these should consist of two individual ramps so that they can be evenly leveled.
Before buying, you should always know the weight of your vehicle and adjust the maximum load of the wedges accordingly.
It is also important to know the width of your tires, as these should not be larger than the wheel chocks.
The length and shape of the wedges and the number of steps available also play a major role when buying.
The longer the wedges are, the more precisely you can adjust how straight and level your vehicle ends up.
The number of steps also regulates the stability of the entire trolley.
You should therefore first check exactly which wheel chocks are suitable for your car and, depending on your route and region, estimate which length and shape is most suitable.
You should pay attention to this when buying the right wheel chocks:
- Weight of your motorhome/caravan
- Load limit of the wedges
- Width of the tires and corresponding wedges
- Length or height of the wedges
- Shape of the wedges
- Number of steps of the wedges
Recommended brands: Here you can find wedges
Even if you have found the right size and design for your wheel chocks, the question usually remains as to which brand is the best and which is most suitable for your vacation.
Here you will find some recommended brands that are ideal for your motorhome, trailer tent or car with roof tent and are guaranteed to give you a carefree vacation in the great outdoors.
These brands are recommended for drive-on chocks:
- Fiamma
- Thule
- Froli
- Milenco
- Fritz Berger
Reading tips: Further helpful outdoor equipment
Alternatively, if you’re looking for more helpful tips and suggestions on camping, you can read more articles here that will help you get the most out of your camping vacation and enjoy a carefree time.
Tensioning strap: ratchet, hook and clamp lock
When camping, you usually have a lot to think about and, in addition to the essential basic equipment, you usually have to take other useful outdoor equipment with you.
Especially on very long journeys, some of it needs to be secured in the motorhome or camper.
To prevent bulky furniture and other items from flying around in the vehicle, you should always have a sturdy, heavy-duty lashing strap with you.
Read more about the different variants and useful tips here:
Maneuvering aid: instructions, variants & advantages
You often return to the campsite late in the evening after a long, eventful day.
You’re already a bit tired, it’s dark and you still have to park your motorhome, camper van or trailer tent at your pitch?
It’s not as easy as you might think.
To save yourself this complicated and stressful procedure, you should purchase an appropriate maneuvering aid in advance!
This makes maneuvering and manoeuvring on the campsite super easy and can be done in just a few minutes without much effort, stress or complications. Read more here:
Trailer coupling: Rigid and detachable models
Traveling with a folding caravan or camper is super easy.
But there is one important little thing to consider when driving with a trailer – the trailer coupling.
It ensures that the trailer drawbar is completely enclosed and still remains movable.
The ball socket encloses the ball head and prevents the trailer from detaching from the vehicle.
Here you can find out all about the different models and what else you need to consider:
